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Donald Trump’s plan to cleanse Gaza of the people of Palestine, whose birthright to the land goes back millennia, is hardly unexpected. Story by Salman Rafi Sheikh:
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Malaysia’s political battle heats up as factions clash over Najib Razak’s release. Story by @jpberthelsen:
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Indonesia has upheld its ban on the sale of Apple’s latest iPhone model following failed negotiations, citing the tech giant’s failure to meet local content requirements. Story by @ainurrohma_h:
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.@tohhanshih’s new book "gathers up a sizable chunk of material on historical and contemporary geo-economics to address the question." See this review by @Planet_Deb:
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Trump has invited India's Modi for a visit, likely in February, reaffirming their strong ties and easing concerns about US-India relations. Story by @JElliottIndia:
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It remains to be seen if the latest report calling for renewed US efforts to harden its Western Pacific airbases will be implemented by the Trump administration. Story by Andy Wong Ming Jun:
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From all of us at Asia Sentinel, we wish you a healthy and prosperous Year of the Wooden Snake!
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Myanmar, torn by an insurrection attempting to reverse the coup d’etat of four years past, enters 2025 amid even greater uncertainty. Story by David Scott Mathieson (@DSMathiesonHRW):
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President Prabowo Subianto reaches the 100-day mark of his new administration amid deep concerns that he is eroding Indonesia’s experiment with democracy. Story by @ainurrohma_h:
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The Australia-based East Asia Forum is the latest foreign organization to refuse to comply with Singapore’s “Fake News” accusations. Story by Andy Wong Ming Jun:
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Alleged Chinese sleeper agents in the Philippines spark new fears amid rising South China Sea tensions. Story by Viswa Nathan (@viswasena):
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Sri Lanka's new government has a long way to go before it can claim to be the face of true popular will representing a decisive shift from the previous regimes. Story by Salman Rafi Sheikh:
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As Donald Trump returns to the White House, global dynamics shift, with nations reassessing alliances and economic strategies. Story by @pabowring:
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Despite pledges to lessen Vietnam’s net emissions, the government has been criminalizing climate activists on falsified charges and forcing non-profit organizations working on environmental issues to close down. Story by Nguyễn Vũ:
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The Hindutva campaign targeting mosques in India intensifies, raising concerns about religious tensions and historical disputes. Story by Nirupama Subramaniam (@tallstories):
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The impact on the economy of South Korea’s political crisis is becoming more evident by the day. Story by Shim Jae Hoon:
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The massive January rally for “national unity” by the Iglesia ni Cristo might have other uses. Story by Manuel Quezon III (@mlq3):
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It’s now up to To Lam and Donald Trump to see if they can match the good vibes of the US-Vietnam CSP with a game plan that paves the way to bilateral trade harmony. Story by David Brown:
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As supporters rally to prevent the arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's economy shows signs of stress. Story by Shim Jae Hoon:
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Indonesian police raided what seemed one of the least likely venues for a major criminal operation -- a university, with some employees accused of producing trillions of counterfeit banknotes. Story by @ainurrohma_h:
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